Strive to help individuals to know about and to live Gospel values through learning experiences. The focus is on teaching Christians how to live and express their faith in light of our time.
The Advent Angel Tree is an annual ministry of St. Joseph on the Brandywine. It is an opportunity to bring the love of Christ to our neighbors in need during the Christmas season. The mission of the Advent Angel Ministry is to assist the needy by offering gifts and essentials of daily living such as food and shelter.
Under the direction of the Diocesan Catholic Youth & Adult Ministry, basketball, a winter sport, is offered for our parishioners within our faith community. Volunteer opportunities exist in compliance with Diocesan guidelines.
Volunteer or substitute to participate in the Religious Education program. Catechists are needed to work with children and teach classes. Training, materials, and support are provided. St. Joseph on the Brandywine participates in the Diocese of Wilmington Safe Environments program, For the Sake of God's Children, and is committed to the safety of the children you entrust to our care.
Volunteer sales consultants meet with families to select and/or purchase their final resting place for at-need and/or pre-need. Visit the Cemetery page.
Our parishioners collect and donate monetary and non-perishable food items which are donated to St. Catherine of Siena and Corpus Christi in an effort to provide for families in need.
Catholic Social Teaching calls us to take care of the most vulnerable members of society. St. Joseph's continues to provide a chicken meal to Emmanuel Dining Room once a month. Volunteers purchase and cook 24 chicken thighs and/or bring various desserts. Please have your cooked chicken and desserts at the Family Center parking lot by 9 A.M. the dates listed on the parish calendar. Your continuing support is greatly appreciated. Peg Janes 302-656-3635.
Creates a beautiful environment for Sunday liturgy and special times reflective of the liturgical year.
This is a consultative board of appointed parishioners and supports the good governance of a parish and helps there be accountability to the diocese and to the parishioners to ensure a vibrant parish community.
Our community collects items once a month to provide relief and nourishment to all guests of the food pantry and donates these items to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Catherine of Siena and Corpus Christi.
Plan and implement programs and activities that enable people to experience God in Church and community through faith sharing, welcoming and reaching out. For example, Lenten meals, coffees, and special event activities.
A fraternal organization for men aged 18 or older that are practicing Catholics. The Council based at SJOB performs, sponsor and support Church, and community activities in our area. It is an organization that allows members to live their faith. New members are always welcome.
Located in the family center, the library seeks to provide families with information, inspiration, and spiritual guidance through books and media.
Ministry to the Elderly
Two elder-care facilities fall under the auspices of St. Joseph on the Brandywine; Country House and Stonegates. Ministry at these facilities includes Mass, communion, and the anointing of the sick as needed and any other special events as requested.
OCIA, formerly RCIA - Catechists and sponsors provide an opportunity for unbaptized persons or those baptized in other faiths to be initiated into the Roman Catholic Church.
Function as the voice of parishioners in regard to programs needed for the spiritual good of the parish.
Create an awareness of the dignity of life through supporting various parish activities programs such as Birthright of Delaware and Mom's House. Request prayerful participation in this mission; aid in existing programs such as Birthright of Delaware and Mom's House.
The mission of the Respect Life Committee is to keep parishioners informed on all "life" issues. This is done by:
Because of the nature of this committee, meetings are scheduled monthly as needed during the school year.
The Respect Life Ministry will place a Baby Basket in the church in support of the Basket for Babies during the months of February, May, and October.
The Mary Rosary Guild has given away more than 24,150 Rosaries since we began in 1990. Rosary makers and repairers say prayers for the person who will use the Rosary beads and the recipient of the Rosary beads is requested to include the Rosary maker and The Mary Rosary Guild in their prayers. The labels we attach to each Rosary personalize our mission and it is inspiring to hear about the recipients who may be in Wilmington or anywhere in the world.
Our thanks is in the knowledge that in eternity we will know how helpful and treasured the rosaries were to those who received them. It’s easy to learn and we need more Rosary Makers. Bridget Tibbetts (302 762-1115) has Rosary making supplies and will supply you with additional materials from October to May.
In response to the gospel challenge to stand in solidarity with all in need, we will prayerfully honor each person's right to a decent life; we will, as feasible, support anyone in social or economic crisis to enable that person to move toward greater social and economic stability.
Coordinate; organize information in the parish archives.
We Believe in the Power of Prayer.
As individual followers of Christ and as a church body, our prayer group's commitment and passion to pray is a privilege and extension of God's love for us and care for one another. To submit your prayer request, please email Cindi Clare at [email protected] or 302-654-6344.
Participate in Annual Stewardship, the Faith & Charity Catholic Appeal, and other special campaigns.